Best Things to Do in New York City on Vacation

Jennifer's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Little Italy! Buy a bottle of wine, dip some bread in olive oil and balsamic, and enjoy some authentic chicken parmesan!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

The Edge at Hudson Yards. The views are breathtaking and they have an area with a glass floor that you can look 100 floors down!

What is your best overall travel tip for New York City?

Wear comfortable shoes because you will be walking a lot! And book a photoshoot with Marilyn from Flytographer to capture your trip. All of our other photos are either missing the other person (so they can take our picture) or selfies.

Visited New York City in October

Photo Shoot Location: Central Park

Marilyn in New York City for Flytographer

Jaclyn's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Modern Bread & Bagel was a great option for those who cannot have gluten or are also vegetarian!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

For families American Museum of Natural History Blue Man Group Show Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Rockettes Holiday Show

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to New York City?

Plan some downtime! There is so much to see and do that you forget to rest and relax.

Visited New York City in November

Photo Shoot Location: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Anna in New York City for Flytographer

Stephanie's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Tavern on the Green was a great experience. We also enjoyed taking the kids to Little Italy, but make sure to grab a pretzel or hot dog from a street vendor because they thought this was so fun.

What are the best things to do in New York City?

9/11 Museum, Rockettes, shopping on 5th avenue.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to New York City?

Give yourself time to just explore and add in some downtime. NYC is busy but kids still need a little break!

Visited New York City in November

Photo Shoot Location: Central Park

Sehee in New York City for Flytographer

Emily's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Pink Taco, it was delicious and right across from our Broadway show!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

Ellen's Stardust diner, Broadway, Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to New York City?

Check out my blog for tips on traveling with kids! Our kids 4 and 7 had the best time! https://travelingmommatips.blogspot.com/2023/10/welcome-to-new-york.html

Visited New York City in October

Photo Shoot Location: Times Square

Samantha in New York City for Flytographer

Aimee's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Tony Dinapoli's Italian Restaraunt Time Square because they treat you like family and the food & drinks are delicious. We LOVED our experience! We ate here twice we enjoyed it so much!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

The Empire State Building Time Square Shops in Time Square Broadway Shows

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in New York City?

Just enjoy the sights, sounds and experience of NY! Take the time to hold hands, see a show and enjoy the many restaurants around New York.

Visited New York City in October

Photo Shoot Location: Times Square

Jacqueline in New York City for Flytographer

Cecilia's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Ivan’s Ramen, delicious food with warm service Lou Yau Kee, savoury and traditional with low prices

What are the best things to do in New York City?

Conney Island, Prospect Park, NY Aquarium, One Observatory, The Bronx Zoo

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to New York City?

Travel as light as posible, somethings are better if you buy them as you go

Visited New York City in October

Photo Shoot Location: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Kari in New York City for Flytographer

Krystyn's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Check out Urban Hawker! It serves traditional Singaporean food similar to their famed hawker stands. Overall, its a great concept jazzed up a bit for NYC crowds - but if you've ever wanted to try the famed Singaporean Chili Crab - its a great way to do it without the flight!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

Early morning walks along the High Line are the best way to see the sights without the crowds.

Hometown Shoot in October

Photo Shoot Location: The High Line

Sehee in New York City for Flytographer

Jessica's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Vito's Pizza for the best gluten free crust I've ever had.

What are the best things to do in New York City?

Broadway shows, Empire State Building views, riding bikes through Central Park, doing an escape room ... there are truly countless opportunities to get out and explore!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to New York City?

Be prepared to walk and make every step an adventure :)

Visited New York City in September

Photo Shoot Location: Gapstow Bridge & Skyline

Mariia in New York City for Flytographer

Shellie's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

The River Cafe in Brooklyn was an amazing view and experience to celebrate our 25th wedding annivesary. We just wouldn't do it again because of the high cost.

What are the best things to do in New York City?

How do we pick one? We really appreciated the 9/11 tour which included the World Trade Center.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in New York City?

Take advantage of every opportunity you can while in NYC! Visit the New York Botanical Garden and give yourself plenty of time to see it all.

Visited New York City in September

Photo Shoot Location: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Jacqueline in New York City for Flytographer

Sadie's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

So much good food! Butter was a delight, and we also enjoyed Junior's iconic cheesecake!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

We spent an afternoon in the Diamond District just for fun. We were just browsing, and it was not only beautiful but also educational. We saw a little bit of everything - estate jewelry, diamonds (of course!), card cases, pens, silver.

What is your best travel tip for New York City?

Comfortable shoes are a must! The more walking you do, the more of the city you see.

Visited New York City in September

Photo Shoot Location: Gapstow Bridge & Skyline

Anna in New York City for Flytographer

Mara's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

We are quite a bit in the Upper West side. Really enjoyed Salumeria Rosi for Italian and Jacob's Pickles for big plates of delicious food! Zucker's for bagels. Yum!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

Highly recommend staying out of Midtown in something a bit quieter. We stayed in the Upper West Side and loved it!! The 9-11 Museum is sobering but very well done. I really enjoyed going out to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. If you don't have tickets for the pedestal or crown at the Statue, consider staying on the ferry and just spending more time at Ellis Island - so much interesting history there!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to New York City?

The kids loved the "Museum of Illusions"! A carriage ride in Central Park was a lot of fun!

Visited New York City in August

Photo Shoot Location: Gapstow Bridge & Skyline

Anna in New York City for Flytographer

Evelyn's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

EATALY! The Downtown location :)

What are the best things to do in New York City?

Hamilton on Broadway was amazing!

What is your best travel tip for New York City?

Use the subway, it's the cheapest and fastest way to move around

Visited New York City in August

Photo Shoot Location: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Anna in New York City for Flytographer

Meg's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

St. Mazie Bar is located in Brooklyn, this was a great spot to make diner reservations for wonderful food / cocktails and amazing live jazz! Empanada Mama in Hells Kitchen was another favourite among our friend group!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

- Visit a Jazz Bar - Explore Brooklyn & DUBMO - Visit the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise (to beat the crowds) - Rent bikes in Central Park (just use the Citi Bike app!) - Dress up & see a Broadway show

What is the best tip for a friends' getaway in New York City?

Surprise them with a Flytographer shoot! 🥹 I surprised my high school besties with this shoot and we are so grateful that we now have high quality memories with all of us in the frame to look back on.

Visited New York City in July

Photo Shoot Location: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Kari in New York City for Flytographer

Krystle's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Oiji Mi!! The entire experience was absolutely incredible from the instant we walked into then restaurant, and it only got better and better!! The food, drinks, presentation, and the SERVICE was pure perfection!!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

SUMMIT one Vanderbilt and the 9/11 memorial guided tour and museum.

What is the best tip for celebrating your birthday in New York City?

Plan as much as you can ahead (purchase tickets to attractions and reserve restaurants etc) read the reviews and think of the little details that speak volumes.

Visited New York City in July

Photo Shoot Location: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Kari in New York City for Flytographer

Clint's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Joe’s Pizza on Carmine St. because it is the best NY pizza!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

The Edge was an amazing experience!

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in New York City?

Don’t have a plan. Just go where New York takes you

Visited New York City in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Sehee in New York City for Flytographer

Angela's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Don’t Tell Mama!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

We loved visiting the flea market in DUMBO and exploring the neighborhood!

What is the best tip for celebrating your birthday in New York City?

Book a Flytographer shoot to capture the moment!

Visited New York City in July

Photo Shoot Location: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Sehee in New York City for Flytographer

ashley's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

PJ Clarke’s on the Hudson has an incredible sunset view of the Statue of Liberty, is super kid-friendly, and SO tasty! It’s a great spot to relax after a busy day.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to New York City?

I prioritized finding things my 5 year old would love - but some of the highlights were the simple things, like when he got to watch pigeons fight over some spilled French fries or got to ride the subway for the first time! Find joy in the simple stuff

Visited New York City in July

Photo Shoot Location: Gapstow Bridge & Skyline

Kari in New York City for Flytographer

Jing's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Wagamama because they have bomb ass chicken katsu curry along with other asian fusion dishes

What are the best things to do in New York City?

Central park, NY botanical garden, chinatown, governor’s island, coney island

Hometown Shoot in July

Brandi's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Our middle daughter has celiac and has always wanted to get Asian food more than just fried rice. We ran across a restaurant called Lilli and Loo’s that had so many different gluten-free options. She was able to eat gluten-free dumplings and even had gluten-free noodles!!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

We had so many between the five of us. Some of our favorites was the scene, the Statue of Liberty, 911 museum, Madame Tussauds wax museum, Radio City, Tour (my girls loved meeting a Rockette), and Top of the Rocks.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to New York City?

We were told when using the subway nine in younger are free, something we found out in the middle of our trip. Also, the subway was not that bad to use with three kids. We use Apple Maps and use the transit button. It was very helpful told you when your train was coming what stops to get out and so on and where to walk when you were done.

Visited New York City in July

Photo Shoot Location: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Mariia in New York City for Flytographer

Susan's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Trattoria Del Arte PHD terrace were both fantastic!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

9/11 Museum The evening boat cruise was fantastic And of course Moulin Rouge!

Visited New York City in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Kari in New York City for Flytographer

Tami's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

We loved Kesté Pizza e Vino and Don Antonio! The best Neapolitan pizzas!!!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

The High line, the Vessel structure, Little Island

What is your best travel tip for New York City?

Wear comfy shoes! Lots of walking!!

Visited New York City in June

Photo Shoot Location: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Sehee in New York City for Flytographer

Jamie's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

Pave is a great bakery/cafe in midtown. Great for breakfast and lunch. They have amazing pastries! When you go in the morning, get yourself a croissant. So flaky outside and warm and soft inside. Loved every bite of it!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

If you have kids, American museum of natural history is a must! What we did is, before visiting AMNH, we watched the movie “Night at the museum” with kids. When we visited the museum, kids were so excited to find things that were in the movie! They were most excited when they found Easter island head!

Visited New York City in June

Photo Shoot Location: Central Park

Sehee in New York City for Flytographer

Stacy's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best things to do in New York City?

9/11 Memorial was done well. A great reminder to us all to love not hate.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to New York City?

Wear comfortable shoes, have water on hand and factor in breaks.

Visited New York City in June

Photo Shoot Location: Central Park

Amanda in New York City for Flytographer

Gudrun I.'s Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

My husband took me to the Broadway Lounge inside the Marriot Marquis for my birthday - it’s a hotel restaurant with great food but most importantly the most phenomenal views overlooking Times Square!

What are the best things to do in New York City?

Central park is a cliché for a reason - walking around there in the spring under the cherry blossoms is simply magical.

What is the best tip for celebrating your birthday in New York City?

You can’t go wrong with high tea in the Plaza on your birthday!

Visited New York City in April

Photo Shoot Location: Central Park

Sehee in New York City for Flytographer

Allison's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best things to do in New York City?

We really enjoyed walking across the Brooklyn Bridge after our photoshoot. Excellent views of the city!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to New York City?

Set a plan of what sites you want to see in advance, including dining reservations. Encourage your kids (as age appropriate) to help carry extra items in cross body bags or backpacks so you don’t have to ear the brunt of the totes bags, backpacks etc. take a ton of pictures and tell your kids to be prepared for it!

Visited New York City in May

Photo Shoot Location: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Jacqueline in New York City for Flytographer

Brooke's Travel Tips for New York City

What are the best places to eat and drink in New York City?

The Smith

Visited New York City in May

Photo Shoot Location: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Sehee in New York City for Flytographer